About us

Connecting the Victorian community to the UN and the global network of United Nations Associations. Working for positive change in support of the aims and ideals of the United Nations.

The UNAA Victoria is a non-profit, non-government, membership-based, community organization working to promote the aims and ideals of the United Nations and seek support for the UN and its programs and agencies.

We are committed to building a strong, credible and effective UN. We advocate support for the UN in the Australian community and seek to demonstrate why the UN matters to people everywhere.

Our primary purpose is to raise awareness about the UN and its work and engage the Australian community on key issues on the UN agenda. We play a critical role in connecting Australians with the United Nations and educating the community on key international and local environmental, human rights and social justice issues.

United Nations Associations represent a vital link between the United Nations and citizens of its member states. In Australia, the Association is represented in every state and territory through its divisions and national body. The divisions work together to campaign in support of the UN and its current priorities such as the Millennium Development Goals, human rights, gender equality, the environment, global health, sustainable development, peace and security.

The Association has the following aims and objectives:

  • To support the United Nations and its work; 
  • To raise awareness of the United Nations and related agencies in the Australian community;
  • To ensure Australians understand the rights and responsibilities Australia has as a UN member state;
  • To consult with and make recommendations to the Australian Government on UN matters;
  • To encourage cooperation among organisations interested in the economic, social and cultural development of all peoples.